Soccer is a simple sport that has become a mind game requiring intricate strategy and teamwork. The objective is clear and simple: put a ball into a net beyond your opponent’s goal line before they put a ball into the net beyond the goal line of your team, more often than your opposing team does — easy, or is it?
Formed and protected by organizations such as FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB), these rules shape and define everything, from the score that equals a goal to how you should place it and your strategies for playing.
For the sake of beginners, we break down the rules of a match, what a match is like, how to score, player roles, and the role of referees throughout this guide. This wide list of guides will give you and your fellow fans a decent handle on the rules of soccer and a deeper understanding of the tactics behind the game.
